Trichechidae


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Related to Trichechidae: manatee, order Sirenia, Paenungulata
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Noun1.Trichechidae - comprising only the manateesTrichechidae - comprising only the manatees  
family Trichechidae
mammal family - a family of mammals
order Sirenia, Sirenia - an animal order including: manatees; dugongs; Steller's sea cow
genus Trichecus, Trichechus - type and sole genus of the Trichechidae
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